Episode 225: ABB Aims to Innovate and Inform Around Electrification in our Homes
Following up on a recent trip out to Phoenix for an up-close look at the ABB-NASCAR partnership, we sat down with a different division withi...
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20 of 200 episodesEpisode 224: Deako Founder Deep Dives Into What Makes Their Brand and Smart Switches Different
For the last decade, Deako has aimed to provide the best smart home experiences to homebuyers nationwide by ensuring accessible and customiz...
Episode 223: Matt Bernath Shares Some of the Challenges CIs Face in Getting Over the Growth Hump
There is no one-size-fits-all method to building and growing a successfull custom integration business. That said, from what Matt Bernath, P...
Episode 222: Wisdom Audio Recounts a Strong CEDIA Expo Showing
This past CEDIA Expo in Denver was one of the more active Expo's in recent memory for the team at Wisdom Audio. During the show, we sat down...
Episode 221: Chatting with Somfy’s MaryEllen Oswald, the Guest Publisher for RTT’s Latest Issue
When we were pulling together our Women of Influence issue of RTT magazine, we knew that there was only one individual best-suited to help e...
Episode 220: It's the Culture at Just Video Walls that Makes Them Different from the Rest
Skyler Meek and the rest of the team at Just Video Walls are just a bunch of former integrators looking to make life a little easier for the...
Episode 219: Portal Takes a Look at Trends in CI and How They Leverage Data to Better Understand the Market
It feels cliche to say, but data truly is king no matter the industry you're talking about. Having strong data can help you forecast how a p...
Episode 218: 8K Association & IMAX Dive Into the World of Content and Advanced Displays
There are so many nuances and rabbit holes that you can explore when at a show like CEDIA Expo—from the high-end audio world, to video walls...
Episode 217: Elite Screens Chats About Advancements in Screen Technology at CEDIA Expo 2025
After they got done helping us properly install the short throw projection screen that served as the backdrop for our podcast setup at CEDIA...
Episode 216: Powerhouse Alliance Keeps Their Finger on the Pulse of the CI Channel
Distribution companies sit at a unique intersection of the industries they represent. They see the comings and goings of product, which, whe...
Episode 215: Exploring the Opportunities in Light Commercial and More with Legrand AV
A show like CEDIA Expo is always going to create a lot of news and excitement around new introductions, and new opportunities for custom int...
Episode 214: Latest Updates from the Blackwire Designs Team at CEDIA Expo 2025
Blackwire Designs is a special type of distributor in the CI channel, in that they have a team that's intimately aware of the challenges fac...
Episode 213: Future Automation & Design Spreads Knowledge in New Integrator Academy
Patrick Coleman and his team at Future Automation & Design have built a reputation of being a very hands-on and white-glove type of integrat...
Episode 212: Just Add Power Brings Latest Innovations in AVoIP to CEDIA Expo 2025
Massive displays and impressive audio might draw all the attention at a show like CEDIA Expo and in the world of custom integration. But the...
Episode 211: Lutron Talks About Partner Programs and More
At CEDIA Expo 2025, Lutron rolled out a massive new partner program that has the potential to change the course of the channel. The first ma...
Episode 210: Andrew Davis Gives Us a Tour of the New World Wide Stereo Experience Center
Ahead of its official grand opening, Andrew Davis walks us through the brand new World Wide Stereo experience center in Wayne, PA. Davis, th...
Episode 209: A Look at the Influence and Impact of Home Theaterology One Year Later
At CEDIA Expo 2024, Richard Charschan introduced us to his passion project, Home Theaterology . The book serves as a love letter of sorts to...
Episode 208: Exploring the Vastness of ADI | Snap One with VP of Product Management Matt Kamp
When you look at the portfolio of a company like ADI | SnapOne, it's easy to feel slightly overwhelmed as an outsider. Imagine what it must...
Episode 207: Why Smart Heat Pump Water Heaters Should Be on Custom Integrators’ Radars
Messing with water heaters sounds like something that professionals who typically deal with hard wiring and electrical work would much rathe...
Episode 206: Can a Virtual Smart Home Help Boost Your Business?
Explaining what's possible within the realm of custom integration is a constant challenge when speaking with an industry outsider, or a pote...